Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 13 months before the SZ-31MR iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the SZ-31MR iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SZ-31MR iHS is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SZ-31MR iHS.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.